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Problem 3. (3 points). Determine the nodal displacements and reaction forces using the finite element direct…
Problem 3. (3 points). Determine the nodal displacements and reaction forces using the finite element direct method for the 1-D bar elements connected as shown below. Do not rename the nodes or elements when solving. Assume that the bars can only undergo translation in x (1 DOF at each node). Nodes 1 and 3 are fixed. Element 1 has Young’s Modulus of 300 Pa, length of 1 m and cross-sectional area of m. Element 2 has Young’s Modulus of 200 Pa, length of 2 m and cross-sectional area of 1 m2. There is an applied external force acting at Node 2 of 20 N 20 N Element 1 Element2 Node 2 Node 1 Node 3
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